During Donald Trump’s rally in Montana, Celine Dion’s iconic song ‘My Heart Will Go On’ from the movie Titanic was played before the presidential hopeful took to the stage. The use of this particular song sparked a strong social media reaction, with many pointing out the irony of playing an ode to a sinking ship at the event. Observers took to social media to share their thoughts, with some even questioning if Trump’s team had a mole from a rival campaign who intentionally chose the song to troll Trump.
One of the major questions raised by this incident is whether the Trump campaign has the legal rights to use Celine Dion’s song publicly. The rights to the song are owned by 20th Century Fox, and it remains unclear if the campaign obtained permission to use it. Deadline has reached out to Dion’s representatives for comment on the matter, but no response has been reported at this time.
Previous Instances of Song Usage
This isn’t the first time that Celine Dion’s hit song has been used at a Trump rally. The song was also played at a previous rally during the final stretch of the 2020 presidential campaign, as well as at a rally in North Carolina in 2021 and the infamous Jan 6, 2021 rally in Washington DC that preceded the storming of the Capitol. The repeated use of the song at these events has drawn criticism and raised eyebrows among commentators.
Controversial Moments at the Rally
In addition to the choice of music, other controversial moments occurred during Trump’s rally in Montana. Trump misgendered Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who had recently won a gold medal at the Paris Olympics, and also made disparaging comments about overweight Democrat Senator John Tester. These remarks have been met with criticism and condemnation from various quarters.
French musician Woodkid has also raised complaints against the Trump campaign for using his music without permission. In a post on X platform, Woodkid stated that his track ‘Run Boy Run’ was used in a campaign video without his consent. He emphasized that the song is an LGBT+ anthem and expressed disappointment at its unauthorized use in a Trump film. This is not the first time that Woodkid has spoken out against Trump’s use of his music, indicating a pattern of unauthorized usage.
Overall, the social media reaction to Donald Trump’s rally in Montana highlights the ongoing controversies and legal issues surrounding the campaign’s use of music and the president’s remarks at public events. Critics and commentators continue to scrutinize and question the choices made by the campaign, raising important discussions about intellectual property rights and responsible public discourse.
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